Palm Coast Elks name LEO of year

The Palm Coast Elks Lodge 2709 has named Flagler County Sheriff's Deputy Kevin Byrne as their Law Enforcement Officer Of The Year.

The award came during a ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Old Kings Road.

Flagler County Sheriff Donald W. Fleming attended the special event and congratulated Byrne on the award. "Deputy Byrne has been very active in this community that he serves. He has worked to improve communications between our residents and the sheriff's office," Fleming noted. "He continues to serve the citizens of Flagler County with dedication."

Byrne has been with the sheriff's office since May of 2006. Prior to that, he served with the Daytona Beach Police Department for four years where his primary duty was patrol. While there, he received numerous commendations for his outstanding job performance.

His law enforcement career began after he graduated from the Daytona Beach Community College's Law Enforcement Academy.